Verified by Psychology Today

Resilient Leadership

Principles that create more resilient teams

Resilience
Use Your Eyes to See What Can't Be Seen

Madelyn Blair Ph.D. on May 14, 2024

Engagement is enhanced through visual cues. Those with a preference for visuals benefit when they can use images that represent theoretical concepts.

Engagement is enhanced through visual cues. Those with a preference for visuals benefit when they can use images that represent theoretical concepts.

Resilience
Make the Room Dance

Madelyn Blair Ph.D. on October 23, 2023

Frank Lloyd Wright was a master of being inspired by the environment in which he was building. Leaders can use his insights to enhance their work environment and boost resilience.

Frank Lloyd Wright was a master of being inspired by the environment in which he was building. Leaders can use his insights to enhance their work environment and boost resilience.

Resilience
Break the Box to Create Resilience

Madelyn Blair Ph.D. on September 1, 2023

Personal Perspective: Frank Lloyd Wright faced constraints in his designs and creatively overcame them. Lessons from architecture are applicable to resilient leaders anywhere.

Personal Perspective: Frank Lloyd Wright faced constraints in his designs and creatively overcame them. Lessons from architecture are applicable to resilient leaders anywhere.

Resilience
Could You Choose Between a Library and a Police Station?

Madelyn Blair Ph.D. on December 14, 2022

A Personal Perspective: McFarland, CA, is a small town with a big decision. The library is a place where kids go after school to read, play, or do homework. The police are eyeing the space.

A Personal Perspective: McFarland, CA, is a small town with a big decision. The library is a place where kids go after school to read, play, or do homework. The police are eyeing the space.

Beauty
How Beauty Opens the Heart

Madelyn Blair Ph.D. on October 5, 2022

A Personal Perspective: When you are asked an unexpected question, be sure to remember your answer. It might surprise you.

A Personal Perspective: When you are asked an unexpected question, be sure to remember your answer. It might surprise you.

Drs. Ed Hoffman & David Fessell
Humor
Humor Is a Sign of Hope

Madelyn Blair Ph.D. on July 25, 2022

Life is serious business. Laughter helps us rebalance and take a moment to see another perspective. It is a gift to restore hope.

Life is serious business. Laughter helps us rebalance and take a moment to see another perspective. It is a gift to restore hope.

Fear
Taking the Fear Out of Decisions

Madelyn Blair Ph.D. on June 20, 2022

When you are presented with a totally new idea, what are the first things you call upon to consider it for yourself or your business?

When you are presented with a totally new idea, what are the first things you call upon to consider it for yourself or your business?

Waves Unspoken
Resilience
Why Are We Reluctant to Ask Why?

Madelyn Blair Ph.D. on December 11, 2020

The question "Why?" should always be in our minds. Yet when asked, it can appear judgmental. What opportunities are lost when we don’t ask the question?

The question "Why?" should always be in our minds. Yet when asked, it can appear judgmental. What opportunities are lost when we don’t ask the question?

Resilience
These Times Call for Perspective

Madelyn Blair Ph.D. on April 15, 2020

Are you wrapped in the tragedy of loss and fear? Exploring times when you overcame adversity can lighten the load and give you heart and hope.

Are you wrapped in the tragedy of loss and fear? Exploring times when you overcame adversity can lighten the load and give you heart and hope.

The moment of decision
Resilience
5 Points for Making In-the-Moment Decisions

Madelyn Blair Ph.D. on February 7, 2020

Disruptions are so frequent today that they have become the new normal. Pausing long enough to think is great—but what do you think about?

Disruptions are so frequent today that they have become the new normal. Pausing long enough to think is great—but what do you think about?

Forest Silence
Resilience
Get Comfortable With Discomfort

Madelyn Blair Ph.D. on October 7, 2019

The Finns are the happiest people in the world. It just might relate to how they handle and even seek out discomfort. Can we?

The Finns are the happiest people in the world. It just might relate to how they handle and even seek out discomfort. Can we?

Resilience
Ready or Not

Madelyn Blair Ph.D. on September 10, 2018

Resilience is the ability to make a decision in discomfort. Can you do it with grace?

Resilience is the ability to make a decision in discomfort. Can you do it with grace?

Beauty
Resilience, Leadership, and Beauty

Madelyn Blair Ph.D. on August 3, 2018

Doing the right thing is not always enough. Discover how doing things beautifully is more satisfying in unexpected ways.

Doing the right thing is not always enough. Discover how doing things beautifully is more satisfying in unexpected ways.

Environment
Is Silence Silent?

Madelyn Blair Ph.D. on June 25, 2018

When Emma Gonzalez held her audience in silence, her strategy was more powerful than words. Silence has real agency.

When Emma Gonzalez held her audience in silence, her strategy was more powerful than words. Silence has real agency.

Depression
Depression and Patagonia

Madelyn Blair Ph.D. on April 19, 2018

When you are feeling sad, hopeless, or depressed, listen to what one man says about the affect of action. Can selected actions change our outlook?

When you are feeling sad, hopeless, or depressed, listen to what one man says about the affect of action. Can selected actions change our outlook?